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Hans J. Wegner (b. Tønder 1914, d. Gentofte 2007)

“China Chair”. Cherry wood armchair. Seat cushion upholstered with button-fitted, natural leather. Model 4283. Designed 1944. Manufactured and marked by Fritz Hansen, 1994.

“The China-Chair” was presented at the exhibition “Kunsthåndværk & Kunstindustri”, at Designmuseum Danmark, 27th April - 9th May 1944.

Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kunstindustri”, no. 6, June 1944, p. 90. Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999. pp. 104–105

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including minor scratches and marks. Cushion with patina and minor stains and two missing buttons.

Auction

Modern art and design, 19 March 2024

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

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Price realised

13,500 DKK  

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